Iran Press/ America: The US Geological Survey says the epicenter of the quake on Saturday was 125 kilometers (78 miles) west of the capital of Port-au-Prince.
Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry said on Twitter that the quake caused deaths and damage in various parts of the country. People in the capital felt the tremor and many rushed into the streets in fear, although there did not appear to be damaged there.
The impoverished country is vulnerable to earthquakes and hurricanes. The National Hurricane Center has forecasted that Tropical Storm Grace will reach Haiti late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
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